{"product_id":"a-boy-called-bat-9780062445827","title":"A Boy Called Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises--some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat's experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story\" (from the review by Brightly, which named \u003cem\u003eA Boy Called Bat\u003c\/em\u003e a best book of the year).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElana K. Arnold's Bat trilogy is a proven winner in the home and classroom--kids love these short illustrated young middle grade books. The trilogy is \u003cem\u003eA Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBat and the End of Everything.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSantoso, Charles:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCharles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreams about funny, wondrous stories. He moves around between different countries to live and work. Charles is always on the lookout for bookstores and cats whenever he explores a new place. You can visit him at www.charlessantoso.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArnold, Elana K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElana K. Arnold\u003c\/strong\u003e Elana K. Arnold is the award-winning author of many books for children and teens, including \u003cem\u003eThe House That Wasn't There\u003c\/em\u003e, the Printz Honor winner \u003cem\u003eDamsel\u003c\/em\u003e, the National Book Award finalist \u003cem\u003eWhat Girls Are Made Of\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Global Read Aloud selection\u003cem\u003e A Boy Called Bat\u003c\/em\u003e. She is a member of the faculty at Hamline University's MFA in writing for children and young adults program, and lives in Huntington Beach, CA, with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of animals. You can find her online at www.elanakarnold.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613198160146,"sku":"9780062445827","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_381ec1b1-8601-470b-a4f3-19807fe20502.jpg?v=1732390140","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-boy-called-bat-9780062445827","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}